Health & Fitness Technology Blog — TGA Approved

Flu season in Australia is underway! You may have found yourself diving for the tissues, paracetamol or Vitamin C supplements thanks to already catching a cold this winter. So, what can help your family stay in-check this flu season?

Are you living in Western Australia and wondering where to get pulse oximeters in WA? Western Australian LGAs and Shires have begun to hand out free pulse oximeters to members of the community who are COVID-vulnerable. So, are you eligible? Where can you pick up your free pulse ox? And if you don’t fall into an eligible category but are suffering from COVID, where can you buy a pulse oximeter in WA?

Millions of people each day are affected by conditions that impact their heart and blood vessels in some way - often leading to stroke, high blood pressure, kidney disease, impaired blood supply to the legs and other related disorders. Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common forms of cardiovascular disease affecting Australians today, and the most common type of heart rhythm disorder. Studies show that around half a million Aussies are currently living with AFib! It is also estimated that one in three people are at risk of developing AFib in their lifetime. So what is Atrial fibrillation? What are its symptoms and triggers? And can people monitor AFib from home?

Do you own a pulse oximeter, or are you thinking of getting one? FitTrack Australia's Pulse Oximetry FAQ answers all of your questions, such as: Where can I place the pulse oximeter probe? Is my device accurate? Can skin colour affect the accuracy of my readings? What do my SpO2 readings mean? Can children use a pulse oximeter?

The widespread increase of popularity and use of Pulse Oximeters has led to a flood of cheap pulse oximeters in the market. So if you have purchased a cheap pulse oximeter online, how do you know if its measurements are accurate and can be trusted?